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Vincent Abell
Vincent Abell Contracting , Inc . 4902 Meadow Creek Court Crestwood , KY 40014 502.641.7756 www . vincentabellcontracting . com
2232 Kaelin Avenue , 40205
Whole house remodel ; 600 sq . ft . addition
The remodel of this 1920s bungalow was a labor of love for the newlywed homeowners . They had searched for a house that was begging for a complete renovation . Undaunted by the house ’ s many structural problems , they found their match .
They combined their skills and expertise ; one served as project manager and the other as interior designer . They added a 600 sq . ft . two-story addition that includes a kitchen , master bath , powder room , mud room and fourth bedroom .
When they gutted the house , they saved the foundation and framing , and salvaged much of the house ’ s hardwood flooring .
Top on the couple ’ s list of priorities was making the house energy efficient . They used open cell spray foam insulation and installed Integrity Windows by Marvin . The zoned HVAC system includes a 95 percent efficient furnace and a high efficiency air conditioning system .
The kitchen is a model of form meeting function . Handsome concrete-topped custom solid maple cabinets have a travertine backsplash . The cabinets also have a sizeable built-in pantry with pull out drawers and a separate area with open shelving . Plank-like porcelain tile continues the look of the adjacent dining room ’ s hardwood floors .
The former dining room was converted into a master bedroom . The serene master bath ’ s green and gray palette is complemented by a large shower with glass niches and accents of the same colors , and a gray concrete countertop .
In the living room , the woodwork of the new mantel continues onto a flanking built-in bookcase that complements the brick fireplace and marble hearth . All trim in the home is new and reflects the era of the house .
A second floor existing bathroom sat over the stairwell , resulting in very low headroom . The wall of the bathroom was shifted to allow for more space going up the stairs . A fourth bedroom and new hall bath were added to the upper level .
Existing flooring was replaced with new hardwood floors on the first floor , and hardwood floors on the second floor were refinished . The second floor addition has handscraped and prefinished teak flooring . Porcelain plank tile was installed throughout the first floor addition .
Architect : William Welch Architects ; Masonry : Boyd Masonry ; Cabinetry : Chris Mozier ; Electric : Bond Electric ; Plumbing : Joel Warren Plumbing ; Tile : Mees Tile & Marble ; Tile installation : Fritzko ; Hardwood floors refinishing : River City Flooring ; Appliances : Bonnycastle Appliances & TV ; Plumbing fixtures : Creative Kitchen & Bath ; HVAC : Zipper Air Conditioning & Heating ; Windows : The Door Store and Windows ; Trim : Cox Interior ; Insulation : Louisville Spray Foam
The basement was opened up by removing masonry pillars and replacing the original wood beam with a 29 foot steel beam . Also , an acidstained concrete floor was poured .
On the exterior of the home , vinyl siding was applied over the old wood lap siding . The back porch was covered and a new custom stamp pattern driveway was installed .
Reviewing the extensive renovation , one of the very proud homeowners said , “ This old house is new .”
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